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RY05 WVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,032 mi
Last recorded180,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 180,032 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsr/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 173,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 167,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 163,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 163,459 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 154,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 149,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 138,348 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 116,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear off side bumper end cap missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,386 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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RY05 WVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY05 WVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY05 WVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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